My mum has been having headaches for a while but we thought it was stress from moving house. She had breast cancer but after getting a mastectomy, chemo and radiation then a reconstruction we thought it was all clear. She started feeling nauseous and tired a couple of weeks ago and has had a nightmare trying to see the doc because of moving house and the bloody coronavirus. Last night she had a CT scan and there is cancer in her brain. I'm devastated and confused. Please help.
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about your mum's diagnosis - this must have been a big shock to you.
A cancer diagnosis as you know can bring a lot of stress, confusion and many questions but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot so can I highlight our very supportive Brain tumours and Brain, secondary tumours Groups.
Posting in these groups will open up your concerns to a wider group of people who know exactly what you are going through at the moment.
Follow the links I've created, join the groups then introduce yourself to the group and post questions after selecting 'start a discussion' and you can also join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.
You may also find our Carers only and Family and friends groups a benefit as you will connect with others supporting family through their cancer journey.
Can I also highly recommend our various Macmillan Support Line Services - you can call them free on 0808 808 00 00 This service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link and you may also find our Ask an Expert section helpful...... but this service as you imagine is very busy at the moment.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
Talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing..... again there are restrictions on some services.
You may want to put some information in your profile as this can help a lot. Click here to see how to add details as this helps everyone to see a little about you and how best to reply to you.
All the very best and ((hugs)) from a distance.
